7 Tips For Picnicking On The Beach In The Florida Keys

Some places are lucky enough to enjoy summer all year long, and even luckier to be surrounded by wind, surf, and sand. With an warm average temperature and miles of beaches, it's easy to see why the popular vacation destination the Florida Keys is often called paradise.

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The Florida Keys are a 125-mile-long chain of islands that run south of Miami over the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The islands are connected by the Oversea Highway's 42 bridges, including one that's almost 7 miles long. There are five regions in the Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys, as well as Key West.

Track your travel through the Keys by looking for the green mile markers, which run from 127 at Florida City to 0 in Key West. Each beach and park has something special to offer, from white sandy shores to clear water and striking sights of nature, like birds and fish. But most importantly, you can enjoy an array of fun food activities while relaxing in paradise. After all, where else can you get tiki bars, food truck snacks, and scenic picnic spots all on a gorgeous island?

The area is home to lots of fresh seafood, including pink shrimp, stone crabs, yellowtail snapper, and conch. Whether you get food at a local restaurant or pack your own, you're in for a treat. The Keys are filled with beautiful backdrops, incredible nature, and picturesque views, all which make for the perfect picnic spot. To make sure you get to enjoy everything these great spots have to offer, we are going to let you in on the secrets to packing the best picnic along the Keys, including destinations like Islamorada, Key Largo, and Marathon. From where you can catch glimpses of adorable turtles to where you can order takeout right to the beach, we have some great tips on how to enjoy the sun, surf, and sandwiches all at once!